At Big Ten media days, Kirk Ferentz discussed what the Hawkeyes added up front defensively via the transfer portal.

One piece of that defensive interior and his talent has been recognized before the 2025 campaign boots off. Senior defensive ...

PHIL PARKER: Well, obviously when you lose good players, you want the other players to come in. What we did is we did help reinforce ourselves with the portal, so that has helped in the depth area.

Needing to replace significant contributors is not a new challenge for Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker. And, he likes his depth despite losing his top four tacklers from 2024.

Right now, defensive coordinator Phil Parker is pleased with what he has brought to the table. "I think he's more comfortable there at free safety," Parker said during his spring press conference.

Parker has earned enough trust for many analysts and fans to feel comfortable that the defense will be just fine. Still, the defense did take a step back in yards and points allowed and total ...

Iowa has built a reputation as a perennial top 10 defense under coach Kirk Ferentz and defensive coordinator Phil Parker over the past few years. From 2020-23, the Hawkeyes ranked among the top 10 ...

Can the Iowa Hawkeyes' defensive backs bounce back under Phil Parker's expert guidance?

Video: Phil Parker provides spring practice updates on Iowa football's defense Iowa football defensive coordinator Phil Parker meets with the media on April 23, 2025. Tyler Tachman ...